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Oct 29, 2024

Question of the Day: What are the top 3 fastest growing careers that don't need a 4-year degree?

Are these fast-growing careers worth the hype?

Answer: 

  1. Wind Turbine Service Technician (44.9% growth from 2022-2032)
  2. Physical Therapist Assistant (26.1% growth from 2022-2032)
  3. Occupational Therapist Assistant (24.0% growth from 2022-2032)

Questions:

  • How might the demand for careers without a 4-year degree affect decisions about education and training?
  • What challenges might someone face when choosing a career that doesn’t require a 4-year degree?
  • How important is salary when considering a fast-growing career that doesn’t require a degree?

 

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Behind the Numbers (U.S. Department of Labor):

Plenty of opportunities exist for workers without a bachelor’s degree. In 2022, about 7 out of 10 jobs were in occupations that don't require a 4-year degree for entry. Of note: More than half of the occupations featured are related to healthcare, a field that is expected to experience strong demand through the 2022-32 decade. Take diagnostic medical sonographers: this occupation is expected to grow five times faster than the rate for all occupations, and median wages were more than $80,000 in 2022.
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Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.

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